August 2026
PFN’s Road Trippin’ With Davin: Week 1
August 28, 2026 | Davin Ridall
Welcome everyone to my new series beginning this year called “PFN’s Road Trippin’ With Davin,” where I’ll be talking about all the games I cover each week. Last season I did individual previews for each game, so this year I decided to condense it all to one. With that let’s take a look at the […]
Inside The EPC 2026 Football Preview
August 28, 2026 | John Fox, Dan Di Edwardo
Lehigh County Division Parkland Trojans 2026 Schedule Head Coach: Tim Moncman Key players returning: TJ Lawrence, Blake Nassry, Finn Coen Outlook: Parkland returns a lot of their offensive core including their big 3 of QB Finn Coen, RB TJ Lawrence, and WR Blake Nassry. A key factor to Parkland’s season will be the health of […]
2026 District 4 Power Rankings: Preseason Edition
August 28, 2026 | Davin Ridall
The 2026 season is upon us, which means its time to make our District 4 rankings! Just to note, these preseason rankings are the only time that all 34 teams will be shown in the rankings. Starting in week 1, the rankings will consist of the teams in the top 10 as well as some […]
Game Preview: Bellefonte @ Tyrone
August 28, 2026 | Travis Snyder Jr.
Tyrone and Bellefonte Set for Another Chapter in Long-Standing Rivalry Tyrone and Bellefonte have been facing off since 1922, when Bellefonte won 8-7. The two teams have played a total of 75 times, with Tyrone leading the all-time series 43-23-9. The last time Tyrone and Bellefonte faced off, Tyrone did not look unstoppable, but they […]
LHAC East Division 1: Travis’s 2026 Predictions
August 28, 2026 | Travis Snyder Jr.
With the 2026 football season getting closer, it is time to start looking at how the LHAC divisions could play out this year. The East Division 1 has several teams that could make a run at the top, but there are also plenty of questions surrounding some of these teams after losing key players from […]
2026 Suburban One Continental League Preview
August 27, 2026 | Gardner Buchanan
Bensalem Owls 6A Classification 2025 Season Record: 5-5 Head Coach: Mitch Cohen 2026 Schedule: Bensalem Key Starters Lost: Aiden Mayfield (RB) Thomas Bailey (WR / DB) Hollis Sanders (QB / DE) Evan Varallo (LB) Offensive Starters Returning: OL – Joey Ott (SR, 6-2, 280 LBS) RB – Brennan Farnsworth (JR, 5-10, 185) WR […]
District 2 Season Preview: Wyoming Valley Conference
August 27, 2026 | Jared Samuel
We’re finally here, on the doorstep to another season of high school football. As we get set to watch some games, let’s take a look at the Wyoming Valley Conference (WVC). This season, the layout has changed for the WVC and there are now 3 divisions. Division 1: Hazleton Area, Pittston Area, Wyoming Valley West, […]
Inside District 10: 2026 1A-3A Football Season Preview
August 27, 2026 | Shane Lux
AAA Conneaut Eagles 2026 Schedule Head Coach: Josh Blood Key Players Returning Wyatt Luke, Mason Stone, Chance Meader, Aidan Ford, Nick Vennare Outlook – Conneaut will build on a successful 2025 season in which the Eagles went 7-4. They return their entire backfield: Chance Meader, Aidan Ford, and Wyatt Luke. The trio combined to […]
PIAA District Nine Season Preview
August 27, 2026 | Tristan Klinefelter
The 2026 PIAA football season kicks off this week, and teams across District Nine will be aiming for the top spot in their respective classifications. In 2025, Port Allegany (Class 1A), Karns City (Class 2A), Brockway (Class 3A), and Punxsutawney (Class 4A) took home gold in District Nine. This season, previous champions have moved classifications […]
2026 District 4 Preview
August 27, 2026 | Davin Ridall
Football is back in District 4! With the 2026 season right around the corner, it’s time to take a look around the district and give a little preview on what we should expect from every team. Along with that, there are plenty of storylines to keep your eye on this season. Can Southern Columbia go […]
Inside District 10: 2026 4A & 6A Football Season Preview
August 27, 2026 | Shane Lux
6A McDowell Trojans Head Coach – Aaron Slocum 2026 Schedule Key Starters Returning Joseph Clark, Joe McLaughlin, Andrew Tarasovitch, Deonte Flemings Outlook – McDowell will look to remain the kings of 6A in District 10. To do so, they’ll need to replace Region Player of the Year, Brody Bonsell, alongside key skill players like Owen […]
Circle W Sports Launches New Mifflinburg Wildcats Football Website
August 27, 2026 | Ed Weaver
Circle W Sports is proud to announce the launch of a new website for the Mifflinburg Wildcats football program, providing players, coaches, families, alumni and fans with a modern online home for everything Wildcats football.
Ant & Willie’s Pickem Parade
August 27, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
If you were following Philadelphia Football in early 2000’s you undoubtedly visited Tedsilary,com several times a week. One of the most popular features on the site was the Weekly Picking Parade. What started out as friendly competition between two good friends Huck Palmer and Tom “Puck” McKenna in 2009 they a third participant in Willie […]
District 2 Season Preview: Lackawanna Football Conference
August 27, 2026 | Jared Samuel
We’re finally here, on the doorstep to another season of high school football. As we get set to watch some games, let’s take a look at the Lackawanna Football Conference (LFC). Division 1: Abington Heights, Delaware Valley, North Pocono, Scranton, Scranton Prep, Valley View, Wallenpaupack, West Scranton Abington Heights had some significant losses from graduation. […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Zander Westwood-RB/MLB-Wyomissing
August 27, 2026 | Cody Brady
Zander Westwood Wyomissing Area JSHS Class Of 2027 RB/MLB Jersey #20 6’3/225lb 239 all purpose yards 3TDs, 26 Carries, 1 Reception, 52 Tackles, 1 Int, 2 FF Honorable mention linebacker Twitter/X @zander_westwood Why do you play football? To make my dreams come true from when I was little. It’s gameday! What are you looking forward […]
PFN’s Willie is Cookin’ In Philly Week 1
August 27, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
Growing up, I used to dread August because it always meant summer was coming to a close and school would start soon. But since I started following and covering High School over 20 years ago, I now look forward to August because that means the high school football season is approaching. While many who know […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jake Plunkett-QB-Strath Haven
August 27, 2026 | Nicholas Mastripolito
Jake Plunkett Strath Haven Class of 2027 Quarterback Jersey #8 5’11 Twitter/X @jakeplunkett24 Why do you play football? I play because it’s fun It’s game day! What are you looking forward to the most? Kickoff Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? Josh Norman because he’s a beast Do you have a favorite play […]
District 12 Preview
August 27, 2026 | Anthony Franklin
District 12 in 2025 saw 2 programs win state titles with Roman Catholic capturing the 5A title and La Salle capturing the 6A title. This season Roman has been elevated to 6A which means they’ll battle LaSalle and St. Joes Prep for the CL 6A title and a berth in the D12 6A city title […]
2026 Team Preview: The Norte Dame Green Pond Crusaders
August 27, 2026 | Davin Ridall
The Norte Dame Green Pond Crusaders Head Coach: Phil Stambaugh PIAA District 11 Class 3A Colonial-Schuylkill League 2025 Season Record: 12-1 Season Outlook Entering the 2026 season, we’re excited about the experience, leadership, and competitiveness of this football team. We return a large number of starters from a group that finished 12-1, captured the Colonial-Schuylkill […]
2026 Team Preview: The Southern Columbia Tigers
August 27, 2026 | Davin Ridall
The Southern Columbia Tigers Head Coach: Jim Roth PIAA District 4 Class 2A Heartland Athletic Conference 2025 Season Record: 15-1 southern col by PAFootball Newsdotcom Key Starters Lost John Quinton Ethan Makowski Talon Piatt Caius Morrow Nate Gallagher Greg Fulmer Returning Starters Ayden Hockenbroch, QB, 5-11/190, SR Blaise Kissinger, WR/DB, 6-1/195, SR Grady Garcia RB/DB, […]
2026 Team Preview: The Bishop McDevitt Crusaders
August 27, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Bishop McDevitt Crusaders Head Coach: Jeff Weachter PIAA District 3 Class 6A Conference: Mid-Penn Conference – Commonwealth 2025 Season Record: 12-3 mcd by PAFootball Newsdotcom Season Outlook: “We are young & inexperienced at line on both sides of the ball. If they play well, we should have a good season.” Jeff Weachter Key […]
2026 Team Preview: The Shamokin Indians
August 27, 2026 | Davin Ridall
The Shamokin Indians Head Coach: Mark Persing PIAA District 4 Class 4A Heartland Athletic Conference 2025 Season Record: 13-1 shamokin by PAFootball Newsdotcom Season Outlook The 2026 Indians are looking to improve upon a phenomenal 2025 campaign. Although it will be difficult to replace the likes of Zakem Clinton, Izak Glover and Chase Anderson, […]
The STATE of PA Football: 2026 Season Preview Show LIVE at the Centre County Grange Fair
August 26, 2026 | Billy Splain
Nobody breaks down the state of PA Football like the staff of PAFootballnews.com! join the staff live from the Centre County Grange Fair as they preview the 2026 season!
Inside the Colonial League: 2026 Football Preview
August 26, 2026 | John Fox, Dan Di Edwardo
Division 1 Notre Dame-Green Pond Crusaders 2026 Schedule Head Coach: Phil Stambaugh Key players returning: Aaron Gordon, Jonathan Striba, Drew Boyd Outlook: Notre Dame-Green Pond will look to build upon their undefeated regular season, but will have a new face at QB. Jr, Tommy Murphy takes the reigns after learning 2 years under standout QB, […]
WPIAL Elite Eight: Preseason Rankings
August 26, 2026 | Andrew Schaffer
6A: 1- Central Catholic 2- North Allegheny 3- Canon Mac 4- Norwin 5- Mt. Lebanon 6- Hempfield 7- Seneca Valley 5A: 1- Pine Richland 2- Upper St. Clair 3- Peters Township 4- Moon 5- Penn Trafford 6- Thomas Jefferson 7- Bethel Park 8- Gateway 4A: 1- McKeesport 2- New Castle 3- South Fayette […]
